Red Hibiscus from the Temple, Malviscus arboreus- 垂花悬铃花

Opening sensitive hearts to genuine communication

This red, bell shaped hibiscus was collected from a hilltop temple oasis located amidst the urban sprawl of Taipei, Taiwan. This essence reminds us that we are always sheltered in love and calm, allowing us to be open to feedback and communication. Like the sound of the bell in Matsuo Basho’s poetic line, “The temple bell stops, but I still hear the sound coming from the flowers.” This essence is support to end kowtowing to ideas of righteousness and judgement (the idea that we know who and what is right and that rightness reigns supreme) to open up our collective heart to enable pure and loving communication.

-A good balm for defensiveness and sensitivity that is preventing healthy communication
-Excellent for those who have experienced verbal abuse or who have astronomically high standards for themselves